Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District

Want to explore Black history and culture? This week, see the historic Greenwood District in Tulsa on the TravelOK Weekender.
Weekender Section: eat
Enjoy crispy fried chicken with classic sides at Wanda J's in Tulsa's historic Greenwood District. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Wanda J's Next Generation Restaurant

Tulsa diners seeking homestyle food served in a friendly atmosphere end up at Wanda J's. This Oklahoma diner in the historic Greenwood District serves comfort food favorites like chicken fried steak, chopped sirloin with brown gravy, ...

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Weekender Section: stay
If you're planning to explore downtown Tulsa, book your stay at the 21.5 Boutique Hotel.

21.5 Boutique Hotel

If you're planning a visit to Tulsa, book your stay at the 21.5 Boutique Hotel. Reserve one of the 12 extraordinary studio apartment-style rooms equipped with everything you need for a fun night in the city or an extended stay. Each room ...

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Weekender Section: play
Greenwood Rising invites visitors to engage and reflect at the end of their museum visit. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

Greenwood Rising

Greenwood Rising commemorates the historic Greenwood District and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Visitors to the center explore the history of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District and connect to the spirit of its Black citizens ...

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Shop for high-end, rare shoes like Yeezys, Nike Air Force concepts and Jordans at Silhouette Sneakers & Art in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District.

Silhouette Sneakers & Art

If you're searching for rare, limited-edition sneakers, look no further than Silhouette Sneakers & Art located in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District. This highly-curated retail experience showcases everything from custom and ...

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Learn about the long history of Black Americans in Tulsa at John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park. Photo by Lori Duckworth/Oklahoma Tourism.

John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park

The John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park is dedicated to Black Americans in Tulsa - from their harrowing journey to the United States to the civil rights era. National Geographic article named this site one of the most important ...

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